A Russian 19th century gold medal, Nicholas I. Russia 1829.
On the occasion of the capture of Silistria on the 18th of June 1829 (H.Gube/C.Pfeuffer, Berlin). NICOLAUS I TOTIUS RUSSIAE IMPERATOR, laureate head right, below truncation: G,LOOS DIR. Rv: Legend in seven lines within laurel wreath: AILI STRIA/FRVSTRA
DEFENSA/DEDITVR/RVSSOR.EXERCITVI/PERSEVERANTI/D.XVIII IVN.ST.V./MDCCCXXIX. Diam. 3,8 cm, weight 52 g.
Literature
Cf. Diakov 483.1, Wurzbach-, Sommer P 26, Forrer Vol. III/p. 466f.
